Now is the time for conversion and mercy, says Pope Francis at Juárez Mass
CIUDAD JUÁREZ – Just as God called Nineveh to conversion, so too are we called to conversion, through mercy, said Pope Francis at El Punto in the former Juárez Fairgrounds next to the U.S.-Mexico border during the last day of his apostolic visit to Mexico.
Pilgrims, locals line Juárez streets to catch glimpse of pope
CIUDAD JUÁREZ — Ten-year-old Edgar Garcia didn’t mind waking up at 4 a.m. to cross the border from El Paso into Juárez Wednesday morning so he could see Pope Francis on the last day of his apostolic visit to Mexico.
Walk-A-Thon funds support Seton alumna serving Chandler community
Seton Catholic Preparatory students recently presented ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth with a $5,000 check to help the nonprofit organization continue its mission of providing services to East Valley youth.
Cardinal, chaplain praise Scalia as man of faith, family and the law
"A good government should not impede the religious practices of its people. ... Its main function is here, ensuring a safe, just and cooperative society," the Supreme Court Justice once said.
Catholic groups keep benefit run, hike going strong
The Desert Nun Run and a Hike for the Homeless are both March 5 and consistently draw family-friendly crowds for a morning of fellowship and exercise while supporting the mission of each organizer.
Pope tells Mexican prisoners society needs system of ‘social health’
Locking up inmates is another symptom of the "throwaway culture" Pope Francis often decries and "a symptom of a culture that has stopped supporting life, of a society that has abandoned its children."
Woman’s situation points to reality that fewer Mexicans migrate to U.S.
Mexican immigration rates have been down for a while, for a time even reversing.
‘No more death, no more exploitation,’ pope says at U.S.-Mexico border
Pope Francis said both countries are showing symptoms of "self-destruction as a result of oppression, dishonor, violence and injustice." He also said mercy was a way to win over opponents.
CDA supports domestic violence victims, others in crisis
“It’s a cycle I’ve seen all my life with my mom — a vicious cycle — and I’m trying to break it,” said a survivor of domestic violence now safely staying at a CDA-funded shelter.
Jesus calls us to be disciples, not hitmen, pope tells youth
MORELIA, Mexico (CNS) — Jesus never sends anyone out as a hitman, dealing in death, but calls Christians to be his disciples and friends, Pope Francis told Mexico’s youth. “Today the Lord continues to call you, he continues to draw you to him, just as he did with the Indian, Juan Diego,” to whom Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, he told tens of thousands of young people at Morelia’s José María Pavón Stadium Feb. 16.
